This week's tip, which was taken from the Nevada Driver's Handbook, concerns railway crossings. You may want to pass this advice along to your fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

When you see the round railway crossing sign, slow down, be ready to stop and remember:

• To look both ways, even if there is no stop sign or signal that a train is coming.

• If there is a stop sign at the crossing, you must stop. If a train is coming, you must stop at least 15 feet from the tracks.

• Even if there is no stop signal and no train is coming, passenger buses and trucks carrying flammable or dangerous materials must stop.

• Do not shift gears while crossing the tracks.

• If you are stopped at a crossing where there is more than one set of tracks, wait until you have a clear view in both directions before you start across.

• Trains cannot stop in time to miss cars.

• It is difficult to accurately judge the speed of a moving train.

• A crossbuck sign indicates the location of a train crossing and means

you must yield to trains.

• If a gate is lowered, you may not proceed around it even if no train is

visible.

• If the signal lights are flashing, you must stop. You may proceed if no train is visible or it is safe to cross.

• If you get stuck on the tracks, leave your vehicle immediately and notify the local law enforcement or railroad authorities.

• Never park your vehicle within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad.